Brass Portable Ashtray with Hand-Painted Cigarette sales advice One can never have enough

One can never have enough pretty small plates -- they're great for cocktail parties

I purchased at an antique store in Missouri

to the v-shaped pins to hold the picture in place

What a charming teapot

just one tiny rough spot on his back

Brass Portable Ashtray with Hand-Painted Cigarette sales advice One can never have enoughThis charming little brass box, c. 1950s, with hand painted lit cigarette on top, is a portable ashtray, made to slip into the pocket or purse of the smoker on the go. How civilized! It would once have had a little flip down cigarette rest inside, attached to the edge, but this piece has gone missing. It could certainly still be used to to catch ashes and or save a butt or two from becoming litter, but would also make a perfect little pill box. The